Safety Quiz

1.

1 point

Hot and cold glass look the same.

True

False

2.

1 point

You should pick up broken glass immediately.

True

False

3.

1 point

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately:

run for the fire extinguisher

open the windows

notify your instructor

throw water on the fire

4.

1 point

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should:

Figure it out as you go

Ask the instructor before going on

Try several methods until something works

Skip it and go to the next part

5.

1 point

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are:

okay if you're working alone

not dangerous

always against the rules

okay

6.

1 point

The following footwear is best in the laboratory:

closed-toed shoes

open-toed shoes

shoes that are appropriate for the weather

sandals

7.

1 point

In a laboratory, the following should not be worn:

loose clothing

dangling jewelry

sandals

all of the above

8.

1 point

All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous.

True

False

9.

1 point

Never remove chemicals or other equipment from the laboratory.

True

False

10.

1 point

You have been injured in the laboratory, you should:

See a Doctor after school

Tell the instructor at once

Apply first aid

Go to the school nurse after class

11.

1 point

If you wear contact lenses you should:

Not tell anyone

Tell the instructor

Remove them before a lab

Not wear safety goggles

12.

1 point

When you areworking with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always:

treat your hands with skin lotion

wipe your hands on a towel

wipe your hands on your clothes

wash your hands with soap and water

13.

1 point

Laboratory work can be started immediately upon entering the lab, even if the instructor is not present.

True

False

14.

1 point

Approved eye protection devices (goggles) are worn in the laboratory:

To avoid eye strain

Only if you're not wearing glasses

To improve your vision

Any time chemicals, heat or glassware is used

15.

1 point

Never leave a lit burner unattended.

True

False

16.

1 point

Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near:

An open door

Another student

An open flame

A sink

17.

1 point

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell:

your best friend in the class

the custodian

your lab partner

the teacher

18.

1 point

Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as:

Goggles

A face shield

Safety glasses

None of the above